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Business Journals
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
Domenico Lio, AIA, LEED AP
DLR Group welcomes Senior Associate and Senior Healthcare Leader Domenico F. Lio, AIA, LEED AP. Throughout his 25-plus years as an architect, Dom's user-focused approach leads to creating environments that are human-centered. Leading the firm's healthcare initiatives, he expands regional and national presence. Valuing diversity, inclusion, and creativity, Dom fosters a supportive culture, and mentors others to become industry leaders.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea opens up on going it alone after quitting job
The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea has shared his thoughts on quitting a job after he took a big risk when he left his role Dominic Chinea, the metal worker known from The Repair Shop, recently opened up about leaving his job, conceding that "it's never the right time" for such a decision. During a Q&A session on his YouTube channel, Dom delved into his life and career and addressed his followers' curiosities. Within this revealing session, he was asked about his entrance into television and his pre-The Repair Shop pursuits. Dom, who has just moved from Kent to Cornwall, recounted his early career: "I got a job in London working for Rankin, a photographer." He detailed his rise through the ranks: "Ended up being his set designer, making props and sets and things for him, which took over a few years, and ended up running his set design department. That was a wild, but amazing, and difficult few years," reports Gloucestershire Live. He shared the bold leap he made into entrepreneurship: "I literally quit my job on the Friday, left there Monday that weekend whenever it was, signed the lease to my workshop, my new workshop in Hackney Wick in East London, which was an absolute derelict workshop, and started my own company being a set designer." The restorer also revealed the gamble involved in his career transition. "The next few months, from there on, were some of the scariest weeks, months, literally, I've ever had," Dominic admitted. Reflecting on those challenging times, he said, "Having that commitment to pay that workshop rent, having no job, no idea where the next job is going to come from, was a really scary time. "And I think that moment in my life, that time has given me a real appreciation for every single person that comes on to Make it a Market Show. "They've got so many of their situations I can relate to. They've got full-time jobs, they've got real jobs, and they want to do a craft for a living, but it's taking that leap from that full-time job to doing your own thing. "And I think because I've been there, I can relate, and when I speak to the people on that show and so many other people, I get it. I know how scary it is." The expert reflected on the fear of leaving a stable career and diving into something new, "And there's never the right time. It's never going to feel comfortable, it's never going to feel safe, but sometimes you have got to do what feels right." Trying to encourage those hesitant about making big life changes, Dominic offered, "And even though you don't know all the answers and you're not sure which way it's going to go, what's going to happen, just try and just go for it." He spoke earnestly about his life philosophy: "I'd rather get to later in life and regret having tried something and it failed, than regret not trying it."
San Francisco Chronicle
4 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
With Rafael Devers, Buster Posey gets his ‘dude' and Giants look like a new team
When the Boston Red Sox come to Oracle Park this weekend, they might be shocked if they see their former star Rafael Devers playing first base. 'I'm here to play whatever they want me to play,' Devers said at his introductory news conference. A short time later, a few hours before Tuesday's first pitch, Devers, in his new San Francisco Giants uniform, was taking ground balls at first base. Though Devers is unlikely to be at first base by this weekend, Bob Melvin said that having the team's new star play there — as well as designated hitter, as Devers would Tuesday night — is definitely in the plans. Devers' dispute over his position was, of course, the reason his relationship with the Red Sox soured, and the Boston organization would like you to believe it's the primary reason there was no salvaging the marriage. In the 48 hours since he got off the Red Sox jet headed to Seattle and returned to Fenway to retrieve his car, the spin coming from Boston was that Devers was a bad teammate, a selfish guy, a poor cultural fit. In truth, even according to some inside the Boston organization, this was — first and foremost — a salary dump by a team seemingly more concerned with saving money than either winning now or holding on to the last piece of their 2018 World Series team. But as Devers said, time and again on Tuesday, that's all in the past. His present — and future — is all about the Giants. Devers came off as the sweet, affable presence that Boston knew for most of the last nine years. He understood every question asked to him in English, but answered in Spanish, which was interpreted. He thanked the Red Sox for signing him as a 16-year-old and the fans for always supporting him. 'The Giants brought me here for a reason and I will give 100%,' he said. The news conference was a happy occasion at the corner of Third and King. The entire Giants team came up from the clubhouse to see their new teammate, and Giants staffers filled the room. Devers said all the right things, including saying that his mentality was to 'not just make the Dodgers suffer, but every team that we play.' While the Red Sox got rid of salary and a 28-year-old who helped them win a championship, the Giants feel they got the elusive bat they've been seeking and a star piece to anchor their lineup for years to come. 'Block-Buster' Posey, who has quickly mastered the art of the deal, said that he and his staff regularly discuss various players' skill sets, but then the discussion will boil down to one key question: 'Is this guy a dude?' 'What does it mean to be a dude in baseball speak?' Posey said. 'It's not something you can quantify. It's somebody that has the ultimate feel when the game's on the line. He's the type of player that makes his teammates around him better. Rafael Devers is a dude.' The new dude fits into the long history of the Giants, introduced as the latest is a storied line of sluggers and part of the team's rich history with Latin players that dates to fellow Dominican Felipe Alou. Devers smiled at those lofty comparisons but seemed most impressed with the piece of history sitting in the front row of the news conference, the last great left-handed slugger in Giants history. He beamed at Barry Bonds and joked that just looking at Bonds had improved his game already. Bonds said he'd be in the cage working with Devers. 'Great player,' Bonds said. 'It's awesome.' Bonds also approved of Devers' answer when asked about the challenges of playing at Oracle Park. 'It's the same baseball,' Devers said, as Bonds laughed and nodded. Devers will find out the quirks of Oracle, just as he did with Fenway, where the Green Monster provided him with lots of doubles but likely stole quite a few home runs from his stat line. The most important thing for Devers is not the dimensions of the ballpark or even where he will play, but that he has a fresh start in a new home, with a team that is simply ecstatic to have him. And right now the Giants seem to be a very different organization from the one he left behind. The Red Sox crunched the numbers, ran the calculations through both their analytics and their accounting departments, and came up with the answer that Devers was expendable and that they should unload him on the first team willing to pick up the remaining $250 million of his salary. The Giants suddenly look like a very different kind of team, under Posey's leadership, than they have been in recent years. They are a team willing to make a big, daring deal, happy to take on an enormous contract. They are an organization eager to excite their fans, not disappoint them. Melvin, who as the Athletics manager was accustomed to being on the other side of these kinds of deals, watching a star depart for cost-saving reasons, sounded thrilled to be on the receiving end. 'It feels pretty good,' Melvin said. 'There's so much to like about the timing of it. … There's a buzz in the city. That's really cool and inspiring.' The Giants just got something that, as Posey said, you can't quantify. A player who's about the 'ultimate feel' of what will work. They got a dude. A dude named Rafael Devers.
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Knights confirm return of flying winger
Dom Young will be available for Newcastle's next NRL game after the Sydney Roosters finalised his protracted release from the club. Young is expected to line up on the wing against the Dolphins this Saturday, days after playing against the Knights in a 12-8 win for the Roosters on the weekend. The towering Englishman had been linked with a return to Newcastle for weeks after dropping down the pecking order at the Tricolours. Roosters coach Trent Robinson had begun to prefer rookie Robert Toia and rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase in the backline this season. In a year and a half at the Sydney club, Young never hit the heights he achieved across 51 games with Newcastle and now returns on a two-and-a-half year deal. Young was seen embracing his Roosters teammates after fulltime of on Saturday night in a sign his time at the club was coming to an end, just 18 months into a four-year deal. "Dom is a talented athlete and a great person," said Roosters head of recruitment Daniel Anderson. "We thank Dom for his contributions to the Roosters and wish him all the best for the future." The 23-year-old replenishes a 15th-placed Knights side that are struggling for attacking strike this season and have been severely depleted by injuries. He looks likely to replace James Schiller in the starting line-up and reprise a formidable wing combination with Greg Marzhew. In his last year at Newcastle, Young broke the Knights' club record for most tries in a season, scoring 25 as the side made it to the second week of the 2023 finals series. Dom Young will be available for Newcastle's next NRL game after the Sydney Roosters finalised his protracted release from the club. Young is expected to line up on the wing against the Dolphins this Saturday, days after playing against the Knights in a 12-8 win for the Roosters on the weekend. The towering Englishman had been linked with a return to Newcastle for weeks after dropping down the pecking order at the Tricolours. Roosters coach Trent Robinson had begun to prefer rookie Robert Toia and rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase in the backline this season. In a year and a half at the Sydney club, Young never hit the heights he achieved across 51 games with Newcastle and now returns on a two-and-a-half year deal. Young was seen embracing his Roosters teammates after fulltime of on Saturday night in a sign his time at the club was coming to an end, just 18 months into a four-year deal. "Dom is a talented athlete and a great person," said Roosters head of recruitment Daniel Anderson. "We thank Dom for his contributions to the Roosters and wish him all the best for the future." The 23-year-old replenishes a 15th-placed Knights side that are struggling for attacking strike this season and have been severely depleted by injuries. He looks likely to replace James Schiller in the starting line-up and reprise a formidable wing combination with Greg Marzhew. In his last year at Newcastle, Young broke the Knights' club record for most tries in a season, scoring 25 as the side made it to the second week of the 2023 finals series. Dom Young will be available for Newcastle's next NRL game after the Sydney Roosters finalised his protracted release from the club. Young is expected to line up on the wing against the Dolphins this Saturday, days after playing against the Knights in a 12-8 win for the Roosters on the weekend. The towering Englishman had been linked with a return to Newcastle for weeks after dropping down the pecking order at the Tricolours. Roosters coach Trent Robinson had begun to prefer rookie Robert Toia and rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase in the backline this season. In a year and a half at the Sydney club, Young never hit the heights he achieved across 51 games with Newcastle and now returns on a two-and-a-half year deal. Young was seen embracing his Roosters teammates after fulltime of on Saturday night in a sign his time at the club was coming to an end, just 18 months into a four-year deal. "Dom is a talented athlete and a great person," said Roosters head of recruitment Daniel Anderson. "We thank Dom for his contributions to the Roosters and wish him all the best for the future." The 23-year-old replenishes a 15th-placed Knights side that are struggling for attacking strike this season and have been severely depleted by injuries. He looks likely to replace James Schiller in the starting line-up and reprise a formidable wing combination with Greg Marzhew. In his last year at Newcastle, Young broke the Knights' club record for most tries in a season, scoring 25 as the side made it to the second week of the 2023 finals series.
Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
TV legend's very different life after ditching fame and launching new career
Dominic Wood was one half of the iconic children's TV duo Dick and Dom, who dominated the CBBC schedule with their unique brand of humour and chaos Nostalgia alert for those who recall the chaotic Saturday mornings shouting "Bogies!" and getting stuck into "creamy muck muck" – Dick and Dom in da Bungalow was a weekend staple for an entire generation. The dynamic duo, Dick and Dom, were kings of children's TV on CBBC with their wacky and often outrageous humour that involved copious amounts of custard, slime, and all things messy. Fast forward nearly 15 years since their heyday on children's television, and Dominic Wood - the titular Dom - is now captivating a legion of grown-up fans with something quite unexpected. Dom has swapped the madcap antics of the bungalow for the world of DIY, amassing thousands of followers with his savvy home improvement tips and transformations. For a period, Dom and his comedic other half, Richard 'Dick' McCourt, were the faces of children's entertainment, their distinctive brand of fun winning over legions of young viewers and even earning them a couple of BAFTAs for the trophy cabinet, reports the Daily Record. However, when their iconic show wrapped up in 2006, many were left wondering what the future held for the beloved pair. Post-bungalow life saw them quickly secure a spot on BBC Radio 1's Sunday morning lineup, but this gig lasted only about a year before a station shake-up saw Nick Grimshaw take over their slot. The pair also enjoyed a spell on Virgin Radio UK's weekend afternoon schedule. Following the triumph of In Da Bungalow, the duo were given the go-ahead to develop several other unique concepts including The Legend of Dick and Dom, Dick and Dom's Funny Business, as well as presenting the Total Wipeout show Splatalot! They have since toured the country with their Live Dick vs Dom. As many of their original fans matured, they evolved alongside them, beginning to tour universities and student unions across the UK, playing everything from the latest chart hits to old-school classics and dance anthems. Away from the limelight and cameras, Dom has been quietly perfecting his interior design and DIY skills, sharing videos on his social media and amassing 270,000 followers on TikTok and over 220,000 on Instagram. The focus is on the 1930s house he and his wife purchased in Surrey. However, just as they moved in, the pandemic hit and with no builders or decorators available to assist, Dom started working on the house himself, redoing the staircase, fitting radiators, grouting a bathroom and revamping the garden.
